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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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I hope to live fear free in my womanhood

I hope to live fear free in my womanhood

Jolie Asuncion, Multimedia Editor // May 7, 2022

As a woman, watching our government debate whether or not women should have bodily autonomy scares me. The Supreme Court's impending decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is horrific and feels too much for...

Social Activism In Art

Social Activism In Art

Jessica Shippelhoute, Social Media Editor // February 23, 2021

A pair of red stiletto heels clicked in rhythm against the asphalt after the bright flash of the walk sign. Suddenly, a wolf-whistle pierced from a raised pickup truck shocked the woman out of the steady...

Wild and Scenic Film Festival promotes nature and activism

Mitchell Kret // March 4, 2019
The festival branched out to Chico to share environmental adventure films.
Students go over club goals in the Students for Quality Education's first meeting of the year. Photo credit: Nate Rettinger

SQE holds first Open House meeting of the year

Nate Rettinger // February 5, 2019

The Students for Quality Education hosted an open house and their first meeting of the year this week, giving students the opportunity to check the club out.About 20 people came to Thursday’s event...

Photo credit: Kristina Judy

Chico residents need compassion for the homeless

Kyra Stemplinger // March 16, 2017

When walking around Chico, it's not unusual to see a person pushing a shopping cart or asking for spare change. However, it is rare to see someone actually give money to the homeless. There are conflicting...

Photo credit: Kristina Judy

Twitter is the new political weapon of choice

Rachel Reyes // February 17, 2017

Social media seems to have become the preeminent medium shaping political agendas across the nation today. These messages are being rapidly exchanged 140 characters at a time. The ability for one single...

Egypt Howard on campus at the #BlackInChico protest Sept. 26. Photo credit: Bianca Quilantan

Alumna working for diversity

Karen Limones // February 17, 2017

Egypt Howard is using her past experiences to help better the lives of her local African-American community. Former Chico State student, Egypt Howard remembers a lack of empathy in the Chico community...

Protestors on the March against President Trumps actions in recent weeks. Photo credit: Isaac Ramsour

Chico United protesters march against Trump policies

Kayla Fitzgerald // February 14, 2017

Isaac Ramsour can be reached at [email protected] or @theorion_news on Twitter.  

Susan's office location. Photo credit: Daniel Wright

New director in civic engagement

Daniel Wright // February 11, 2017

Susan Roll, Ph.D. took over as director of Civic Engagement at Chico State in the beginning of this semester."As Director of Civic Engagement, Susan will work with faculty to enhance the civic component...

Comments on Twitter pertaining to the disapproval of white people. Photo credit: Kenta Mcafee

Election Expression promotes activism

Sophia Robledo-Borowy // January 31, 2017

Many people attending Chico State still felt powerful shockwaves from the recent presidential election. With an uncertain future for many of us, it was comforting to come together as a community at the...

Student athletes should be allowed to be activists

Dylan Dewit // January 20, 2015
They may not be holding up the trophy, but the Ducks did something after their Rose Bowl performance that deserves serious recognition.

Serving up social change via social networking sites

Valerie Teegardin // May 14, 2014
Why the power of online connectivity has the potential to change society for the better.
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